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I'm Amanda, a 20-something wedding photographer from Tillsonburg, Ontario. I love all things beachy, quiet nights watching Netflix, spending time on the farm, indulging in sushi, and of course, photographing couples on their wedding day!

On the blog, I share galleries from recent sessions and weddings, LOTS of wedding advice, and fun behind-the-scenes of my business.

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Hey friend!!   I’m SUPER excited to be featuring one of my favourite stationery designers on the blog today to chat about why professionally designed stationery is super important for couples planning their dream wedding!   Meet Liz, a professional stationery designer from Cambridge who has designed DOZENS of breathtaking invitation suites, signage & decor, […]

One of the biggest debates my couples have when planning their wedding is whether or not they should have an unplugged ceremony! An “unplugged” ceremony means to not allow cell phones, cameras (except for the professional photographers/videographers you hired), iPads, or any other type of device at the ceremony. There are a few great reasons […]

Written by Jordan Gawley of Black Creek Music There are so many great lists of questions to ask your DJ available online. These questions can be anything from, how long have you been in the wedding entertainment industry to how big is your music library? The more questions we get asked by a bride and […]

We are officially into engagement and wedding photographer booking season, which means many couples will soon be dazzling in front of the camera! Being the subjects of a portrait session can be suuuuper nerve-racking, so here are some tips to help you and your partner feel like you’ve done it a hundred times: 1. Know […]

Engagement sessions are so much fun for both you and your partner, and the photographer! An engagement session is meant to capture who you are as a couple- are you the fun and goofy type? Or are you more of the traditional type? Either way, we want to emulate who you are through portraits and […]

One of my most frequently asked questions is: How long should I book my wedding photographer for? This is a great question, and I’m here to help you find the answer.   What do you want covered? First, you need to decide what important details you want covered. Do you want a lot of getting […]

1. Can’t Help Falling In Love With You- Elvis Presley This timeless classic always makes the heart melt. Perfect for classically romantic weddings. 2. To Make You Feel My Love- Josh Kelley The Adele version of this song is super popular, but the first time I ever heard it, it was perfected by Josh Kelley. […]

There are soooo many details you have to think about when planning your wedding! Details you never would’ve even thought of, details you spend hours obsessing over, details other people want you to think about, even details you don’t actually care about. My couples confide in me a lot about all things related to weddings, […]

Choosing the right photographer to capture your precious wedding can be pretty overwhelming, especially when it seems like there’s hundreds of amazing photographers out there! I’ve narrowed down 10 questions (which was pretty challenging to be honest, there’s WAY more questions I could’ve included) to ask the wedding photographers you meet with. I always recommend meeting […]

First looks are soooo trendy in the wedding industry right now, and it’s pretty easy to see why! A first look is a part of the wedding day where the couple gets to see each other for the first time before the ceremony. It is normally scheduled after everyone is finished getting ready. It’s a […]

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